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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1906
Page
3
The various township and ward commit teemen will call the caucuses in their respective townships and wards for the selection of delegates and county committee men for the ensuing term. Co. W. Kemble, County Chairman Pro Tem.
A call to Iowa Republican electors for a state convention at Des Moines on August 1, 1906 at 10 30 am to nominate candidates for governor lieutenant governor secretary of state auditor state treasurer attorney general supreme court judges clerk of supreme court superintendent of public instruction reporter of supreme court and railroad commissioner. The general invitation urges all Republicans to unite in electing delegates with county at large representation plus one for every two hundred votes or fraction of Roosevelt 1904. The detailed county allotments follow.
The article recalls the Simplon tunnel project linking Italy and Switzerland, noting early difficulties from hot springs to high heat requiring ventilation fixes. It highlights precise metering of bore ends, joint progress since November 15 1898, and the February 24 1905 meeting of tunnel teams. King Victor Emmanuel and Swiss President attended a Brigue celebration. Regular traffic expected in September.
A naval official warns that due to greed and graft the navy may be ill prepared for war. Rear Admiral Mason notes our vessels lack top efficiency despite large spending on ships and crews, suggesting funds be redirected to fix existing ships. The piece cites lessons from the Japan Russia conflict and questions ship size as the sole measure of strength.
The article argues for clearer naval funding justification to Congress without doubting crews. It cautions against letting enthusiasm cloud judgment and stresses that while no immediate threat requires force, lasting peace depends on ready defense and preventive measures.
The article critiques Tsarist Russia with a newly convened lower house of parliament and promises to represent commoners while the nobility retains control. It notes discontent as the czar rejects reform pledges and hints at possible soldiers siding with peasants, raising fears of renewed riots and bloodshed.
The Fairfield Ledger notes Cummins policy as rule or ruin while local papers comment on Democratic challenges to Cummins and governor candidates. Mt. Ayr Record suggests governorship fights may linger until county conventions, and Des Moines Capital cites limited senator influence beyond own county.
The Manson Democrat notes the race remains unsettled with both Cummins and Perkins camps claiming momentum while results await confirmation.
The Davenport Times urges Panama’s politicians to send a delegation to Iowa to study modern campaigning methods, avoiding violent confrontations and weaponry, and to adopt nonviolent strategies for political engagement.
The Manson Journal lauds the passage of the railroad rate bill as a triumph that places J. P. Dolliver on the highest peak of statesmanship and yields him a standing not only in his state but across the entire Union.
The Boone News endorses Gov. Cummins and praises his 1891 bolt to save the party. The Clinton Herald expects Clinton county to vote as a unit for Cummins, but notes possible deviations on organization and other convention questions.
The Cedar Falls Gazette notes the dove of peace has left the Republican fold in Iowa. Democrats mobilize every channel to capture the symbol before the Republicans can regain control.
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil notes that resolutions passed at the Harrison county convention last Tuesday compelled the Cummins organization to publicly acknowledge their surrender and abandon their usual tactics of backing their candidate.
The Cedar Falls Rec ord quotes praise for the Polk county primary law calling it wonderfully and fearfully made. It notes Emory English as the author and claims the measure confounds judges and lawyers in Des Moines with its intricate provisions.
The Carroll Herald predicts more Republican infighting in the upcoming campaign and warns that factionalism will lead to disaster and unhealthy conditions as consequences unfold.
The Creston Advertiser argues that Congressman Hull’s alliance with party elements weakened the anti Cummins faction, suggesting the vote would have otherwise been stronger. It calls the deal one of the most discreditable bargains in the state and says it eroded support for the opposing side.
The Washington Democrat compares President Roosevelt to Grover Cleveland, saying Roosevelt knows little about diplomacy and is as graceful as a hippopotamus at a ball. It contends Roosevelt is blunt by design while Cleveland did the same by nature, and claims Roosevelt is leading his party to the same fate as Cleveland did for the Democrats.
The Spirit Lake Beacon dismisses criticism of the governor’s veto on the long and short haul bill as campaign buncombe. It notes the governor favored applying the rule to passenger traffic, while the legislature extended it to freight, a radical step not demanded by any party. The Beacon argues the measure would erode key features of the 1888 law and that both the legislature and governor overstepped.
Republicans of the first ward will meet in caucus Tuesday June 5 at 7 30 p m at Excelsior house to select 23 delegates for the county convention to be held Saturday June the
A promotional piece touts natural cures for fatigue and weak health. It advocates Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery made from glyceric extracts of native roots such as Golden Seal Queen's root Stone root Bloodroot Mandrake and Black Cherrybark. It claims the glycerine solvent yields a safe nonalcoholic tonic for stomach liver and blood vitality.
Listing symptoms of nervous exhaustion and claiming Dr. A W Chase's Nerve Pills restore health. Promotes weight gain as proof of new muscle and offers pricing of 50 cents per box or six for $2.50. Sold by A W Morgan and others with the doctor’s portrait on each box.
The notice calls a Republican committee meeting to discuss the ninth term and select a committeeman for the ensuing term with other business to be transacted. William VanZyl is named as committeeman and invites all adherents to attend.
Second Ward Republicans meet in caucus Tuesday June 5 at 7 30 p m at city hall to select twenty seven delegates to the county convention and committeeman for the ensuing term and to transact other business. All who believe in republican principles invited. Co W Kemble Committeeman.
Third Ward Republicans meet at 7 30 p m at Rescue Hose House to choose 31 delegates to the county convention on Saturday June 9 and to select a committee man for the ensuing term. All Republicans in politics are invited. L M Woods Committeeman.
Republicans of the fourth ward will meet at 7 30 p m at Relief Hose 25 delegates to the county politics are invited. Frank Fisher Committeeman.
Wilton township Muscatine county Iowa republicans called a meeting at the commercial club rooms in Wilton on Saturday June 2 1906 at 8 p m. for selecting fifteen delegates to represent the township at the county convention to be held at the Muscatine courthouse on June 9 1906. Per order of Township Committee.
Republicans of Goshen township meet at Woodman hall on Saturday June 2 to select eight delegates for the county convention in Muscatine and to transact other business. Croxen, Committeeman.
The republicans of Lake township will meet at Lucas Grove schoolhouse Saturday June 2 at 8 oclock p m to select delegates to the republican county convention at Muscatine June 9 and to transact other business as may come before the caucus. Tom Hoopes Committeeman.
The Republicans of Sweetland meet at Sweetland school house No. 6 on Saturday June 2 at 8 pm to select nine delegates for the Muscatine county convention on June 6 and to elect a township committeeman and conduct other business. J. H. Van Camp, Committeeman.
Republican electors of Wapsie township meet at West Liberty city hall on Saturday June 2 1906 at 3 p m to select 28 delegates for the county convention and handle other lawful business. S Bent Osborn township committeeman.
The Republicans of Montpelier Township will convene at Pine Mills School House on Friday June 1 at 1 p m to select six delegates for the county convention and handle other proper business. Julius Welsch, Committeeman.
The republican electors of Fruitland township will meet at Lone Tree school house on Friday evening June 1 at 8 o clock p m to choose six delegates to the county convention and to transact business as needed. Theo Drake Committeeman.
After a night of drinking and rage in the hall, Roguin orders Farouche to fetch a canoe for a river crossing. The strange armored fool, long familiar to Gaspard, is revealed as a mysterious fixture whose origins are unknown, sparking Roguin to plot a bold departure with Farouche at his side.
The White Collar Line lists sailings from Muscatine to Nock Island Davenport and to New Teston Reithsburg Oquawka Burtington. Steamer Helen Blair operates Sundays 7 30 am and Mon Wed Fri 6 30 am. Steamer Welen Blair Mon Wed Fri 8 30 pm. Moonlight excursion from Muscatine Saturdays 8 pm to 11 pm through May 20 and after Oct 15. Steamer Columbia runs on Tue Thu 6 30 am and Sat 11 30 pm. After Oct 15 Te'en Btek resumes old schedule.
The W. G. Block Co announced a rerouted phone service for a Davenport-bound Sunday trip priced at 50 cents. The small notice notes a round trip to Davenport on Sunday only.
In a Quebec tale fragment Farouche the Fool is taunted and abused by street children yet finds contentment in moonlit dances. Gaspard Roguin awakens him. they cross a river to the eastern horizon and head toward the forest as dawn breaks.
The ad asserts catarrh is a constitutional disease, not local. Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio, is described as the only constitutional remedy, with a $100 offer for any failed case and testimonials upon request. The note also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Literary notes highlight Vernon Howe Bailey’s San Francisco drawings in the June issue of Everybody’s Magazine. Bailey, travel sketching for American Cities in Pencil, reached the city days before the disaster and created rapid reproductions. only a fort and a ferry building survive. The images hold special significance for San Franciscans and the nation.
New towns are being opened along the Minneapolis and St. Louis extension into central South Dakota. Excellent business opportunities. For full particulars contact Thomas A. Way, Townsite Agent, Watertown, South Dakota.
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